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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,253.41, 10,874.61 and 3,739.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,253.41, 10,874.61 and 3,739.63 is: 5,606.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,253.41 : 10,874.61 = 3,739.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,253.41/10,874.61 = 3,739.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,253.41x = 10,874.61 × 3,739.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,253.41x = 40,667,017.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,667,017.79/7,253.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,606.61

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